Chicken Primavera

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag)
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
  • 1 bottle (16 oz) olive oil-and-vinegar dressing
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook asparagus, carrots and bell pepper in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to low. Stir in cooked pasta, chicken, dressing and tomatoes. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in basil. Serve immediately.

  • Pasta can quickly absorb the dressing, so plan to cook this entrée just before serving.
  • Serve this dish with sliced warm Artisan bread.
  • Primavera is an Italian term that means “spring style.” In cooking, pasta primavera means pasta tossed with cooked fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
820
Calories from Fat
410
Total Fat
45g
70%
Saturated Fat
24g
121%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
170mg
57%
Sodium
1100mg
46%
Potassium
600mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
Dietary Fiber
5g
21%
Sugars
6g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
140%
140%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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